Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
426748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 4 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426080



Common Names

  • Veronica parviflora
  • Small-flowered Speedwell
  • Small-flowered Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica parviflora (also called Small-flowered Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem with small blue-violet flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica parviflora has white flowers with yellow anthers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica parviflora is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Veronica parviflora

Veronica parviflora is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and ditches.

Veronica parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica parviflora?

Veronica parviflora

What is the common name of Veronica parviflora?

Small-flowered Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica parviflora?

Veronica parviflora is native to Europe and western Asia.

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812446-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].